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Title
Portrait of Júlio de Mesquita
Description
Composition in black and white. Contour lines, shaded overlapping lines taking advantage of the rough texture of the support. Portrait of man's head, occupying the central area of support, against plain background with slight shading to the left of the figure. The portrayed faces, slightly off to the right, has short hair, slightly gray and fallen wave on the forehead, which is wide; thick eyebrows, bright eyes shining, small nose, thick mustache, lips closed, rounded chin and neck slightly indicated. The on the right side is in shadow area, which goes beyond the head and darkens the outline of the face in the background.
Location Created
Author
Candido PortinariPerson
About Person
Júlio de MesquitaPerson
Related Event
Related Document2
Art Form
DrawingArtFormType
Art Medium
crayonArtMediumType
Artwork Surface
paperArtworkSurfaceType
Technique
Support affixed to golden paper.
Collection
Height
42.5
Width
34.5
Annotation
Signed and dated at bottom left "Portinari 936"
Annotation Others
On paper affixed to back of frame, inscription "Portinari 1936”; label from Casa Mendes.
